A thought-provoking new play about nostalgia, technology and loneliness, Ned is on at Theatre Peckham as part of Peckham Fringe, 30-31 May only. Ned Have you found yourself wondering, recently, whether a computer might take your job? Joked about it with friends or colleagues? Felt left behind by technology? A bit of a Luddite? Afraid? […]
Ryan Calais Cameron shows off his playwriting range in Retrograde, the story of a young Sidney Poitier faced with a difficult decision. Retrograde If I haven’t kept up with Ryan Calais Cameron’s recent work, it’s only due to overcommitment to evening outings on the part of the Salterton Arts Review. I saw an earlier play, […]
Lenny Henry’s debut play August in England starts like a comedy set and ends like a punch to the gut. August In England 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush bringing more than 800 passengers from the Caribbean to British shores. It became a symbol of a wave of post-war immigration: thousands […]
Sucker Punch is an insightful portrait of 1980s Britain, the world of boxing, and the barriers faced by young Black men in both. Sucker Punch Boxing. It’s one of those things. The prowess, the energy, the passion. It can bear the weight of stories greater than the fights themselves. It’s not so long ago I […]
A fabulously warm-hearted celebration of love, friendship and finding your way in the world, Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini’s Sleepova is a joy to behold. Content warning: living with illness, LGBT ‘conversion therapy’, grief and bereavement. Sleepova I was excited going into Sleepova at the Bush Theatre. I had seen glowing feedback on social media from people who had […]
A guided tour of Moor Park during the 2022 visitor season. This is very likely the only time a golf club will feature on the Salterton Arts Review so let’s get stuck in, shall we? Moor Park There is rather an interesting history to Moor Park, a stately home turned golf club near Rickmansworth, North […]
A review of Doctor Faustus in a production by Lazarus Theatre Company at the Southwark Playhouse. Visually impressive and with great performances, Marlowe’s moral tale comes eerily to life. Doctor Faustus Even if you haven’t seen Doctor Faustus on stage, you may be familiar with the outline of the story. Faustus, a scholar at the […]
A review of Final Farewell, a mindful audio walk commemorating pandemic loss, taking place in Island Gardens as part of the Greenwich + Docklands International Festival. Final Farewell The period of national mourning following Queen Elizabeth’s death has meant some quick decision making on the part of many creative professionals. What is to stay open? […]
A review of Tom, Dick & Harry at the Alexandra Palace Theatre. This endlessly creative WWII escape story balances light and shade in a compelling theatrical tour de force. Tom, Dick & Harry Is it WWII Week on the Salterton Arts Review? The last post was all about Jack Absolute Flies Again, a WWII retelling […]
A review of Jack Absolute Flies Again, a reworking of Sheridan’s The Rivals, by Richard Bean and Oliver Chris. A rollicking romp set in a commandeered WWII airfield. The Rivals Reborn Long-time readers will know that I actually quite like walking in as an unprepared audience member. No prior assumptions, just taking things as they […]
